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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.49, 3,498.91 and 1,416.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.49, 3,498.91 and 1,416.39 is: 1,954.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.49 : 3,498.91 = 1,416.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.49/3,498.91 = 1,416.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.49x = 3,498.91 × 1,416.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.49x = 4,955,821.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955,821.13/2,535.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.58

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